What are the most common Audi A5 Sportback problems?
According to Au7o's analysis of 950+ owner reports, the 2017-2026 Audi A5 Sportback has 4 documented issues. The most frequently reported are: Thermostat Housing Crack and Coolant Leak, 2020-2024 A5 Sportback 2.0T Coolant-Pump Leak, 2017-2023 A5 Sportback Water Sloshing in the Side Sills. None are rated critical, but regular maintenance is recommended.
Is the Audi A5 Sportback reliable?
The 2017-2026 Audi A5 Sportback has 4 known issues documented across 950+ owner reports. No issues are rated critical, suggesting generally good reliability. Regular maintenance following the manufacturer's schedule helps prevent many common problems.
How much does it cost to fix common Audi A5 Sportback problems?
Repair costs for known Audi A5 Sportback issues range from $500 to $1,200, depending on the specific problem and whether you choose DIY or professional repair. Au7o provides step-by-step DIY maintenance guides that can help reduce repair costs.
What year Audi A5 Sportback is the most reliable?
Reliability varies across model years of the Audi A5 Sportback. Based on documented issues, problems are most commonly reported in earlier model years. Au7o recommends checking the specific known issues for your target year before purchasing, and having a pre-purchase inspection performed by a qualified mechanic. Our known issues database covers the 2017-2026 Audi A5 Sportback with 4 documented issues documented across 950+ owner reports.
What is the 2018-2026 Audi A5 Sportback Thermostat Housing Crack and Coolant Leak?
The plastic thermostat housing on the EA888 Gen 3B 2.0T engine develops cracks from thermal cycling, leading to coolant leaks. The housing is located on the engine block and fails where the plastic meets the metal coolant pipe. This is a known weak point across the entire MQB/MLB… Repairs typically run $500-$1,200. Severity: medium.
What is the 2020-2024 Audi A5 Sportback 2020-2024 A5 Sportback 2.0T Coolant-Pump Leak?
Audi TSB 2071515/1 covers coolant loss, a visible coolant leak or an illuminated coolant warning on 2020-2024 A5 Sportback 2.0 TFSI vehicles when the leak can be assigned to the coolant pump. The bulletin does not describe an auxiliary turbo-cooling pump, a seized impeller, post-… Severity: medium.
What is the 2017-2023 Audi A5 Sportback 2017-2023 A5 Sportback Water Sloshing in the Side Sills?
Audi TSB 2061754/4 covers a water-sloshing sound from the floor area of 2017-2023 A5 Sportback vehicles while driving, cornering or braking. Audi says water can collect in the side-member and sill cavities when a cavity sound absorber blocks the normal drainage path. This bulleti… Severity: low.
What is the 2018-2023 Audi A5 Sportback 2018-2023 A5 Sportback Trunk-Strut Hydraulic or Chafing Noise?
Audi TSB 2062669/2 covers hydraulic-flow or chafing sounds from the trunk-lid struts while opening or closing a 2018-2023 A5 Sportback. Audi describes these sounds as a normal, design-related strut characteristic whose frequency and intensity can vary with temperature and operati… Severity: low.
